2 Dollars - Charles III - Bicentenary of the Australian honey bee industry - 6th Portrait, 35th Anniversary of The Two Dollar (2023)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Dollars |
| Weight (g) | 6.6 |
| Diameter (mm) | 20.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminium Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1.43 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022
AUSTRALIA 2023
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” "the dates of the Queen's reign 1952 - 2022," “AUSTRALIA, 2023”
ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022
AUSTRALIA 2023
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” "the dates of the Queen's reign 1952 - 2022," “AUSTRALIA, 2023”
Reverse
Engraved by Aleksandra Stokic
Lettering:
HONEY BEE
AS
TWO DOLLARS
Description:
The coin’s reverse features a vibrant and intricate design of a sphere with honeycomb shapes on its surface, center of it honey-colored, with two bees sitting on either side of it surrounded by flowers and branches from Eucalypt trees, celebrating the bicentenary of the Australian honey bee industry. The inscription "HONEY BEE" encircles the upper left rim, acknowledging and honoring the small yet mighty honey bee and Australia’s honey bee industry. Below, the face value and denomination "TWO DOLLARS" are displayed. The initial designer's "AS" elegantly placed on the right side, adding a personal touch to the artistic representation.
HONEY BEE
AS
TWO DOLLARS
Description:
The coin’s reverse features a vibrant and intricate design of a sphere with honeycomb shapes on its surface, center of it honey-colored, with two bees sitting on either side of it surrounded by flowers and branches from Eucalypt trees, celebrating the bicentenary of the Australian honey bee industry. The inscription "HONEY BEE" encircles the upper left rim, acknowledging and honoring the small yet mighty honey bee and Australia’s honey bee industry. Below, the face value and denomination "TWO DOLLARS" are displayed. The initial designer's "AS" elegantly placed on the right side, adding a personal touch to the artistic representation.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in 14 Coin Set | Unknown |